Tennessee Landlord and Tenant Laws

The purpose of the attached document is to provide landlords and tenants with information about their responsibilities and legal rights in Tennessee.

Tenant Landlord Laws

Purchase a Tennessee Residential Lease Agreement

This Tennessee Residential Lease Agreement packet includes everything necessary for a Landlord to enter into a lease with a Tenant, including the Lease, the Inspection Checklist and more.

These are just some of the important provisions included in this Tennessee Residential Lease Agreement:

Leased Premises and Term of Lease: Describes the property, the location, how it may be used and inspection of Premises;
Rent Payments and Fees: States the amount of the rent, the manner and timing of rental payments, and penalties for late payments or insufficient funds;
Security Deposit: Sets forth the amount of the security deposit, and conditions for the return of the deposit;
Default: Explains the events of default and both physical and financial remedies;
Covenant of Quiet Enjoyment: Explains that the tenant may peaceably and quietly enjoy the premises by fulfilling his or her obligations;
Assignment and Subletting: Sets forth the conditions under which, if any, the tenant may assign or sublet the property;
Possession of Property, Utilities, Pets and Treatment: Describes when Tenant may take possession of the property, who is responsible for utilities and whether pets are allowed. It also covers maintenance of, damage and alterations to the property;
Abandonment and Absences: Sets forth when the property may be considered abandoned or what happens in the even of extended absences by the tenant;
Insurance: Sets forth the insurance requirements;